Bank Ophthalmic Assistant.

The Hospital Of St John & St Elizabeth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital Of St John & St Elizabeth in London is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our ophthalmic services. The role supports consultants in clinic, conducts testing and ensures high standards of patient care and documentation.

Candidates will have prior ophthalmic clinic experience, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work to professional guidelines within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in ophthalmic services/clinics.
• Excellent clinical skills.
• Excellent communicator.
• Professional commitment and self-awareness.
• Motivate self and others.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• To maintain confidentiality surrounding patient treatment at all times.
• To support consultants whilst in clinic to deliver outstanding care to patients.
• To support patients and act as their advocate whilst in the department.
• To carry out testing in the department to a high standard.
• To support consultants in the minor procedures room.
• To ensure documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Hospital approved documentation, in line with NMC and Hospital guidelines.
• To have knowledge of and adhere to Hospital policy and professional standards. To ensure that team members do likewise.
• To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for patients.
• Ensure that each patient is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated, and that this is accurately documented.
• Participate in effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments, relatives and visitors.
• Ensure quality care is given, by being familiar with agreed standards of care and to inform seniors, if the required standard cannot be reached.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Professional commitment

Job description

The Outpatient Department is often a patients’ first experience of the hospital of St John and St Elizabeth and therefore staff are polite and helpful. The department is a 30 individually designed consulting rooms with equipment specific to the various specialties we cover and is in spacious, comfortable surroundings.

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.

We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.

We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity; every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.

Am I the right person for this Ophthalmic Assistant role?

• Previous experience working in ophthalmic services / clinics
• Previous experience of carrying out investigations such as visual fields, OCT and biometry
• Excellent clinical skills
• Excellent communicator
• Professional commitment and self-awareness
• Motivate self and others
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills

What are the Responsibilities of the Ophthalmic Assistant role?

• To maintain confidentiality surrounding patient treatment at all times.
• To support consultants whilst in clinic to deliver outstanding care to patients
• To support patients and act as their advocate whilst in the department
• To carry out testing in the department to a high standard
• To support consultants in the minor procedures room
• To ensure documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Hospital approved documentation, in line with NMC and Hospital guidelines.
• To have knowledge of and adhere to Hospital policy and professional standards. To ensure that team members do likewise.
• To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for patients.
• Ensure that each patient is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated, and that this is accurately documented.
• Participate in effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments, relatives and visitors.
• Ensure quality care is given, by being familiar with agreed standards of care and to inform seniors, if the required standard cannot be reached.

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.